[emma_mcraf]

Amazing photos of such beautiful tortoises. I agree that we must preserve them and try to avoid cross-breeding where possible. It's awful to read they are in danger of becoming endangered. I've read Chris Leon's website a number of times and he argues their case so well.
There's much to be said for knowing what locale THH originate from.

It's not bullying behaviour to be a 'purist'. Again, people can take things out of context. Gordon's passion for torts comes from the heart and the head. The same goes for many others on here. It's what makes it such an informative forum.